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News The Microsoft Store Appears To Have Leaked Halo Infinite's Release Date
Coming this December?
The lack of Halo Infinite news at Xbox's Gamescom 2021 Showcase was a bit strange, but it's been suggested we may hear more during Gamescom Opening Night Live. The evidence seems to be stacking in that favour, as one of the Microsoft Store pages has reportedly updated the game's listing with a December 8 release date. The...
News Don't Worry, It Looks Like Halo Infinite Will Be At Gamescom Opening Night Live
Let's hope so!
Let's address the elephant in the room - Halo Infinite wasn't part of today's Xbox Gamescom 2021 Showcase, and many had anticipated we might have been treated to new footage and/or a release date at the event. Don't be too disappointed, as while we're admittedly basing this on teases and speculation, it does sound like Halo might...
Random Halo Infinite's 'Craig The Brute' Meme Shows Up At WWE Raw
"Climb the ladder kid, make yourself famous!"
Although the first look at Halo Infinite wasn't necessarily well received last year, an unlikely hero - or should we say meme - was born. We're talking about 'Craig the Brute'. Since then, the community has embraced this character in all sorts of ways, and 343 Industries is even planning on gi
News 343 Industries Talked About, But Decided Against Delaying Halo Infinite Past 2021
"To have a beginning you need to pick a moment..."
We were presented with the disappointing news earlier this week that Halo Infinite won't include either campaign co-op or Forge at launch later this year, with both features set to arrive as seasonal post-launch updates. The reason is that "they're just not ready", and so the intent is now to add...
News Halo Infinite Won't Include Co-Op Or Forge At Launch This Fall
"They're just not ready"
343 Industries has provided an update on the development for Halo Infinite today, admitting that both co-op support for the campaign and the Forge level editor will not be included with the game at launch this fall as they're "just not ready". The news was revealed by Joseph Staten, Halo Infinite creative head, who advised...
News Unsurprisingly, Halo Infinite Looks Set To Include A Photo Mode
Get snapping, Spartan!
Photo modes have blown up in recent years. As games continuously look prettier than ever before, it's no surprise more and more developers are adding the feature into their games. Now, with Halo Infinite on the horizon, it looks as though it's also set to feature a photo mode, at least according to a recent data mine. The...
News 343 Industries Jokingly Responds To Criticism Over Halo Infinite's Destructible Fruit
Fruitgate continues
The past week has been a strange one for Halo Infinite. There's been a ton of discussion surrounding the game's destruction physics - namely with its fruit. Videos have surfaced comparing the game to others, each one comprised of blasting fruit with a gun to see how they react. It's a strange trend and one that doesn't seem to
Rumour Halo Infinite Will Include ‘Wacky’ Cosmetics, Similar To Apex Legends
"One skin appears to be a snowman"
One of the major elements of Halo Infinite's multiplayer is the vast array of customisation options that will be available. Players will be able to deck out their spartan in a range of different armours to give them a truly unique personality. While you may assume these will be pretty standard Halo fare, a new...
News Heads Up, Halo Infinite's File Size Is Likely Going To Be Huge On Xbox
We're gonna need a bigger SSD
It's no surprise, but it looks as though Halo Infinite's file size is going to be pretty huge. With the campaign, multiplayer, and the foundations for an ever-expanding game, it makes sense. A recently 'leaked' image is currently making the rounds on social media, placing its total file size at 97.24GB on Xbox. It...
News Ryan Reynolds' New Movie 'Free Guy' Features Vehicles From Halo
Check out this "life-sized" Warthog from the premiere
If you've been wondering what's up with Xbox cross-promoting 20th Century's new movie Free Guy (starring Ryan Reynolds), it seems some of the gaming giant's IP actually features in it. At the red carpet event of the film in New York, Xbox unveiled a "life-sized" replica of a Halo Infinite...
News 343 Industries Is Hoping To Have At Least One More Halo Infinite Flight Before Launch
"Our hope is to land at least another larger scale flight"
Halo Infinite's first Technical Preview has come and gone, but hopefully at least one more is on the cards before launch, as developer 343 Industries has said it "hope to land at least another larger scale flight". The information comes from Halo's community director Brian Jarrard, who...
Random Xbox Fans Want Microsoft To Add Clippy AI To Halo Infinite
Halo's Twitter account seems open to the idea...
With Xbox lately, a lot of things have been born out of a meme...Craig the Brute, a fully functioning Xbox mini fridge - so what's next? Video game accessory maker Astro Gaming shared the following mock-up of a Halo Infinite multiplayer avatar holding a rather interesting personal AI -
News You Can Now Have Master Chief As A GPS Navigator On Your Smart Device
"Put on your safety belt and let's go!"
Ever wanted to be directed where to go by the voice of Master Chief? Of course you have, and the latest update for the GPS app Waze lets you do just that. For those who don't know (we didn't), Waze is an all-in-one GPS app which allows you to set routes, provide real time updates on traffic, listen to music,...
Random Uh-Oh, Halo Infinite's Destructible Fruit Has Become A Bit Of A Talking Point
Attention to detail or just nitpicking?
The first Halo Infinite Multiplayer Technical Preview has officially ended, and while many participants seem to be quite taken with it (including us here at Pure Xbox) there are some more, let's say...controversial takes. One video, in particular, on the Halo subeddit highlights how the destruc
Hands On Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Feels Like The Perfect Blend Of New And Old
This could be the start of something new
There was a lot riding on the Halo Infinite Technical Preview. Despite it only being a taste of what’s to come, first impressions count, and it was one the game scarpered in its gameplay reveal last year. Playing the game for the first time has to feel right, and capture the magic that many felt had been...
News Halo Infinite Dataminers Allegedly Discover 'Battle Royale' Audio Clip
Is it a sign of things to come?
Halo Infinite's first technical preview has been a huge success on Xbox and PC over the past few days, but there have been a couple of downsides, such as campaign files being unintentionally leaked onto the web. Additionally, dataminers now appear to have discovered an audio clip of Halo Infinite announcer Jeff...
News Xbox Fans Are Really Impressed With The Halo Infinite Technical Preview
"Halo is back"
Halo Infinite's Technical Preview is now live, and while it's been a bit of a rocky road getting in, things are now easing up. As a result, more and more players are getting involved, and the consensus is that the majority are very impressed. While matches are only against AI bots at present, users are able to get a good feel for the...
News Halo Infinite's Technical Preview Is Now Live, But Has Hit A Few Hiccups
All part of the process
Update: Good news! Xbox Support appears to have solved the issue causing Halo Infinite's Preview to be stuck on 'pending', but you now might run into another issue where it requires an update which can't be downloaded. If this happens to you, all you need to do is restart your console with the following instructions: Hold...
News Assassinations Won't Be In Halo Infinite At Launch
The plan is to add them at a later date
Just a week ago, concerns were raised by the Halo community about the possibility of assassinations being cut from the upcoming release of Halo Infinite. In the latest multiplayer technical preview livestream, 343 Industries confirmed assassinations would not be in the game - at least at launch. Senior...
Video Here's Our First Look At A Full Halo Infinite Multiplayer Match On Xbox Series X
Along with some Xbox One footage
343 Industries has been demoing Halo Infinite's multiplayer ahead of the game's first technical preview this weekend, and as part of this, we've been treated to footage of a full multiplayer match on Xbox Series X hardware. The footage was showcased as part of an hour-long stream, which also gave us an in-depth look...
News Haven't Got Into The Halo Infinite Beta? Don't Worry, More Previews Are On The Way
You'll hopefully get to play soon
You may have seen your friends, family and possibly even a few rivals receive their invitation to the first technical preview for Halo Infinite over the past 24 hours. You're probably sitting there a little bit miffed, constantly refreshing your inbox in the hope of being invited. But don't worry, there are said to...
News Halo Infinite Multiplayer Technical Preview Invites Have Been Sent Out
The action gets underway this weekend
Following on from the news the Halo Infinite multiplayer technical preview could happen as soon as this weekend, 343 Industries has now made it official - with invitations arriving in inboxes around the globe right now. From 29th July to 1st August, select participants will be able to experience the first...
News Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Technical Preview 'Could Happen As Soon As Next Weekend'
"Stay frosty"
343 Industries has released its latest Halo Infinite 'Insider Infinite' blog update for the month of July - it covers flighting and what to expect from the upcoming multiplayer technical preview. Towards the end of the update, the developer mentions how it has been "given the okay" to reveal that its first "Bot-focused" technical...
News Xbox Fans Are Eager To See Assassinations In Halo Infinite
"We haven't seen assassinations in any reveals or trailers..."
Since its delay last year, Halo Infinite has got back on track. There seems to be some concerns though about assassinations. YouTube channel TheReachWay raised discussion about them earlier this week - noting how there's been no mention of this mechanic so far. If you've ever played a...
News Halo Co-Creator Was 'Pretty Worried' About Halo Infinite After E3 2020 Showing
Weren't we all
It's no secret that last year's July showcase of Halo Infinite's campaign was lacklustre. While the foundations were there, it seemed at the time that it needed much longer to cook. The series' co-founder Marcus Lehto also shared in those initial fears, recently revealing he was "pretty worried" by what he saw at last year's reveal...
Guide Halo Infinite Beta: How To Sign Up For The Upcoming Multiplayer Preview
Become a Halo Insider for a chance to get involved
Halo Infinite's multiplayer preview is on the way this summer, and for a number of weeks now, the game's community manager Brian Jarrard has been reminding players to make sure they complete all the steps to be in with a chance. In his latest post over on Twitter, he's reiterated this message -...
News Halo Infinite’s Multiplayer Will Incorporate 'Iconic Campaign Moments'
"Multiplayer feels like a celebration of Halo"
It's all getting a bit exciting for Halo Infinite now, isn't it? We're getting tons of juicy multiplayer details, hints for the campaign, and now all we're waiting for is a date. But that hasn't stopped 343 Industries teasing just a little bit more, this time with some more new multiplayer information...
News Halo Infinite's New Ping System Will Make Multiplayer Communication Easier
Tell your teammates where to go
Halo Infinite is looking incredibly promising and while there's still a lot we don't know about this anticipated release just yet, it seems a recent employee spotlight on 343's website has given us just a little bit more information. According to the game's Lead Multiplayer Designer, Andrew Witts, the new entry will...
News The All-New, 500-Page Halo Encyclopedia Launches March 2022
"We can’t wait for you to dive in"
343 Industries has announced that it has partnered with Dark Horse to create an all-new Halo Encyclopedia, set to be 25 percent larger than the previous 2011 edition, and planned to arrive on March 29, 2022. It's said to feature "fresh and newly-captured game assets and content pieces to sit alongside a few...
News 343 Industries 'Creeping Closer' To Halo Infinite Multiplayer Preview
Get ready, it's coming
The hype is building, as Halo Infinite's multiplayer preview is "creeping closer and closer" to release. It's coming around fast, and the game's community manager is urging fans to sign up and share the word now. Brian Jarrard, Infinite's community manager, stated on Twitter that "with each week we're creeping closer and...
News Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Beta Dates Will Be Revealed Ahead Of Time, ‘Won’t Be A Surprise’
Don't fret!
With not much to go on other than late summer for the arrival of Halo Infinite's multiplayer beta, fans are understandably getting anxious they might miss out. The fear is that the beta will drop at a moment's notice, but rest assured, 343 Industries has confirmed the details will be revealed ahead of time. Halo's community manager John...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Now Officially Powered By 'Custom Xbox Series X Hardware'
"Going forward we’ll continue to innovate and add more features"
Following the announcement that Xbox Cloud Gaming has now officially rolled out to all Game Pass Ultimate members on Windows 10 PCs and Apple devices, the experience has been massively upgraded. Now, players will benefit from cloud games run through custom Xbox Series X hardware,...
News Halo Infinite's First Multiplayer Season Will Be 'Heroes Of Reach'
"Reach has a rich history"
Now that Halo Infinite's multiplayer has been revealed, we're slowly learning more and more about it. Something highlighted today in a Halo Waypoint blog is that the game's first multiplayer season will be called Heroes of Reach, based around the "rich history" of the planet most commonly known from Halo: Reach. While the...
News Halo Infinite Team 'Deep In The Depths Of Bug Fixing' Ahead Of Release This Holiday
"We get to see some hilarious bloopers"
343 Industries released the latest entry in the 'Inside Infinite' series of blogs last night, and while this one is a lot more subdued compared to previous entries, it does provide a bit more insight into what the team is currently working on. Specifically, technical environment artist Turner Sinopoli pointed...
News 343 Industries Is 'Very Committed' To Halo Infinite's Holiday Release, Says Phil Spencer
"We’ll have better clarity over the summer"
One of the biggest surprises during E3 was the lack of a release date for Halo Infinite. Many, including us, had it on our bingo cards as a sure fire win for the showcase. Alas, it didn't happen, but according to Xbox head Phil Spencer the team is feeling good about its holiday release and is aligning it...
Gallery Here's A Look At Some Of The Armour, Maps, Weapons & Vehicles In Halo Infinite
We're so ready for this
We've been absolutely spoiled with Halo Infinite content this week, and 343 Industries' recent blog post has given us a gargantuan amount of images to feast our eyes over. From weapons to new maps found within the game's multiplayer, it's sure to get your mouth watering at the prospect of a brand new Halo entry being on the...
News Halo Dev Says It Would Be 'Amazing' To Bring Master Chief To Nintendo's Super Smash Bros
"Maybe momentum this week can open a door"
We've heard rumours about Halo's Master Chief making an appearance in the ultra-popular Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo Switch for some time now, and 343's Brian Jarrard has confirmed he wants to make it happen. Jarrard is a community director at the studio, and while he highlighted that "nothing is...
News Aww, You'll Get Your Very Own Personal AI Companion In Halo Infinite Multiplayer
We'll protect it with our lives
We've been treated to a huge ton of Halo Infinite details this week - specifically multiplayer. But out of everything revealed, having your own Personal AI in multiplayer matches has absolutely got to be one of the best inclusions. This isn't just a cute, cuddly companion you'll want to protect with your life. It's...
News Halo Infinite Is Getting An Academy Mode With Bots For Newcomers
A great place for old timers, too
With Halo Infinite coming later this year, and many new players joining the Xbox family, 343 Industries understands many will be new to the series. Don't worry, you won't be thrown into the deep end, as they're working hard to ensure their new Academy mode will ease players into the thick of it. It acts as a hub...
News 343 Industries Has Released An Incredible Deep Dive Into Halo Infinite's Multiplayer
With so much more to come
After the first look at Halo Infinite's multiplayer during the Xbox and Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase, a further deep dive has been released, packed full of new details, gameplay, and more. It's definitely the Halo we've all come to know and love, but expanded in so many ways. The almost 13-minute long video delivers a ton of...
News Halo Infinite Gameplay Tests Begin Later This Summer, Register Now
"Limited pre-release technical previews"
Yesterday provided us with a first look at Halo Infinite's free-to-play multiplayer component ahead of its release this Holiday, and 343 Industries has been talking more about it in a blog over at the official Halo Waypoint website. In addition to sharing a bunch of screenshots which you can see below, it...
Video 343 Industries Gives Us A First Glimpse Of Halo Infinite's Multiplayer
Spectacular!
While we still don't have a definitive release date for Halo Infinite, we do have our first look at the game's multiplayer - which is looking pretty spectacular. It's all there. The combat, the visuals, and of course, the fan favourite announcer commenting on your epic kills. As previously known, the multiplayer segment will be...
News Halo Infinite 2022 Calendar Reveals Never Before Seen Artwork
Feast your eyes on these
You know every Christmas you get a new calendar for the coming year? This Halo Infinite version might just be the next one to request, as not only is it gorgeous, but it also contains never-before-seen artwork from the upcoming game. Highlighted by one Resetera user, the calendar was spotted on multiple websites - each...
News Halo Infinite May Support Dolby Vision Alongside Dolby Atmos
If true, the game is going to look stunning
While we already knew Halo Infinite would be supporting virtual surround sound, with Dolby Atmos being one of the supported technologies, we now appear to have confirmation that Dolby Vision will also be included. As spotted by the team over at Wccftech, the official Halo Infinite game p
News Don't Expect A Halo 'Inside Infinite' Blog Update This Month
343 is saving the news for the June showcase
This week Microsoft finally lifted the lid on the Xbox and Bethesda showcase taking place during E3 on June 13. It's planned to run for a whopping 90 minutes and as a result, 343 is shifting its 'Inside Infinite' Waypoint blog post to next month, with Halo's community director, Brian Jarrad, noting how...
News Did A Halo Toy Maker Just Share Some Of Halo Infinite's OST?
Listen up, Chief
Reveals don't always happen in a way you might expect, and today is seemingly one of those days. The block-building toymaker Mega Construx - the company behind a number of Halo-themed builds - has shared various songs on its official website and at least some of them appear to be from
Talking Point What Will Halo Infinite Bring Us At E3 2021?
New story details? Multiplayer? Release date?
So, we've got a date! Xbox will be joining up with Bethesda for a huge 90-minute conference at E3 2021 on Sunday, June 13, and while the specifics haven't been confirmed, Halo Infinite will likely have a huge presence at the event. We all remember last year's somewhat infamous gameplay reveal, which...
Gallery 343 Shows Off New Halo Infinite Concept Art
Introducing the Razorback...
To help pass the time until the release of Halo Infinite for Xbox and PC, 343 Industries has been sharing teaser artwork and screenshots. In the latest update on Halo Waypoint, we've got a look at Razorback and some "Brute brothers" you'll likely run across. The Razorback is described as the Warthog's more spacious and...
News Former 343 Employee Clarifies His Comments On Halo Infinite's Development
And denies reports of crunch
Update (Sat 8th May, 2021 14:15 BST): This story was covered across the industry when it broke this past Thursday, and the former 343 Industries employee has since posted another video reportedly denying that the Halo Infinite team has been forced to crunch, highlighting that any overtime has been entirely voluntary...
News 343 Says There Are 'Glorious Plans Afoot' For Halo Infinite This Summer
"We know that game videos are worth at least 10,000 words"
Things are really beginning to ramp up for Halo Infinite, as this week's update has provided some tasty morsels on the game's development. Outside of confirmed features such as ultra-wide screen support on PC and full cross-play, it seems we're not far off some